Description
1. Product Overview
Bay Leaves, locally known as Tej Patta in India, are aromatic leaves sourced from the Laurus nobilis plant. Prized for their distinct herbal aroma and slightly bitter, pungent taste, they are an essential spice in global cuisines—particularly Indian, Mediterranean, and European dishes.
As a reliable exporter based in Gujarat, India, we offer premium-quality dried bay leaves that are naturally sun-dried, carefully hand-selected, and hygienically packed to preserve aroma, color, and shelf life. Our products meet stringent national and international food safety standards.
2. Applications
Culinary Uses:
Enhances flavor in biryanis, curries, pulao, soups, stews, and sauces
Popular in Indian, Middle Eastern, and European cuisines
Commonly used in spice blends and bouquet garnis
Medicinal & Health Uses:
Traditionally used to aid digestion, reduce bloating and gas
Supports respiratory health and natural detoxification
Industrial Uses:
Incorporated into herbal teas, essential oil extraction, and fragrance blends
Used in cosmetic, nutraceutical, and flavoring industries
3. Sourcing & Export Information
Bay leaves are predominantly cultivated in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and North-East India. At our Gujarat-based facility, they undergo strict quality control for cleaning, sorting, and packaging.
Export Destinations Include:
Asia: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore
Europe: UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands
Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico
Africa: Egypt, Kenya, South Africa
Others: Australia, New Zealand
4. Indian & Foreign Names of Bay Leaves
Indian Names:
| Language | Name | Language | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Tej Patta | Gujarati | Tamal Patra |
| Bengali | Tejpata | Kannada | Biryani Ele / Kadu Bae |
| Malayalam | Karuva Ela / Vayana Ila | Marathi | Tamal Patra |
| Oriya | Teja Patra | Punjabi | Tej Patta |
| Sanskrit | Tamalapatram | Tamil | Biriyani Ilai / Talishpatra |
| Telugu | Biryani Aaku / Talisapatram |
Foreign Names:
| Language | Name | Language | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Bay Leaf | French | Feuille de Laurier |
| German | Lorbeerblatt | Spanish | Hoja de Laurel |
| Italian | Foglia di Alloro | Portuguese | Folha de Louro |
| Arabic | Waraq Al-Ghar (ورق الغار) | Russian | Lavroviy List |
| Chinese | Yue Gui Ye (月桂叶) | Turkish | Defne Yaprağı |
5. Trade & Shipping Details
Payment Terms:
100% L/C at sight with a prime bank
T/T: 70% advance, 30% against Bill of Lading (BL) with scanned documents
Pricing Models:
FOB (Mundra / JNPT / Chennai)
CIF / CNF terms also available
Delivery Timeline:
15 days from date of sale contract
Ports of Loading:
Mundra Port and JNPT Port
Samples:
Free samples available
DHL shipping costs to be borne by the buyer
